Cage Warriors Return To London On October 1st With

CWFC 38: “Young Guns”

 

October 1, 2010

HMW Form

Highgate Road, Kentish Town

London, UK

 

 

It has been a hectic few months for the Cage Warriors Fighting Championship, ever since news broke in

late July that one of the UK's oldest and respected Mixed Martial Arts promotions has been taken over and

is under new Management.  Alongside the initial announcement was news that Cage Warriors would be

returning to London where they held their opening two events back in 2002.  To celebrate that fact Cage

Warriors has lined-up three huge international superfights to entertain the crowd at the popular and

luxurious HMV Forum in Kentish Town, North London.

 

Headlining this card is an intriguing Striker vs. Wrestler clash for the Cage Warriors Lightweight World

Title as defending Champion Kenneth Rosfort-Nees (14-3) takes on the three time UFC veteran Matt

Veach (13-2).  Rosfort-Nees won the CWFC Title at Cage Warriors 37 'Right to Fight' event in May, when

he defeated the Bellator FC and Art of Fighting veteran Greg Loughran by TKO in round 4 of a tactical

stand-up encounter which earned rave reviews.

 

Ranked in the European Top 10 and training out of the Fightcraft Gym in Copenhagen, Denmark; Rosfort-

Nees holds wins over top European fighters such as the Sengoku veterans Diego Gonzalez and Jeff

Lawson as well as several other top European names.  With 9 of his 14 wins by coming by TKO, Rosfort-

Nees has secured a solid reputation as a dangerous but tactical striker who will be looking to increase his

impressive run of form, which has seen him win 11 out of his last 12 fights. 

 

Whilst his opponent Matt Veach makes his first appearance on UK Soil, and will be looking to make it

three straight wins in a row following his release from the UFC back in April.  Training out of the HIT Squad

in Illinois, USA; Veach started his MMA career with an impressive 11-0 record which saw him snapped-up

by the UFC, where he made an immediate impact by defeating Matt Grice on this debut. 

 

Although back-to-back losses against Frankie Edgar and Paul Kelly saw the Illinois native released from

his Zuffa contract, he has quickly bounced back with two wins over the Summer and a third win could see

the HIT Squad member back in the UFC.  However standing in Veach's way is the dangerous Danish striker

who will be looking to make a successful first defence of his Title and push his own claims for a spot in one

of World's elite events by defeating the American on October 1st.

 

Also of the card is a promising European Superfight which lives up to the event's “Young Guns” billing, as

the former Cage Rage British Lightweight Champion Jason “Shotgun” Young (7-3-0) takes on the number

1 ranked European Featherweight Sergej Grecicho (8-2-1) in a Catchweight bout set at 67.5kg/149lbs.

 

Already a well known name in the London circuit having fought almost exclusively there since 2006.  Jason

Young is known for his sharp stand-up skills and worked his way through the local scene before claiming

his first big win and Title at Wembley Arena in July 2008, when he defeated Francis Heagney by

Unanimous Decision.  Although he lost to the Nova Forca Jiu Jitsu specialist Tim Radcliffe later that year,

Young soon returned to winning ways in 2009 when he defeated Jordan Miller via TKO, before impressing

against the vastly experienced and former Cage Warriors and Cage Rage champion Abdul Mohammed

towards the end of last year. 

 

Since then Young started his 2010 campaign with a loss against the undefeated (and now UFC bound)

Liverpudlian Paul Sass back in March, however the Londoner has spent the rest of the year working on his

game alongside such talent as the Sengoku veteran Yasubey Enomoto and the UK based trio of Paul

“Semtex” Daley, “Slick” Nick Osipczak and Jess “The Joker” Liaudin.  Now back fighting in his

hometown and making his Cage Warriors debut; Young will be looking to impress in what should be quality

Catchweight encounter.

 

Although Sergej Grecicho may be a new name to many fans, he is a seasoned and experienced

campaigner who has fought around Europe and has also made two appearances in Japan.  A former two

time world Sambo Champion;  Grecicho is known for his unorthodox style and technical submission game

which has seen him tap out seven of his opponents with a mix of chokes and leglocks.

 

Ranked number 1 in Europe at Featherweight; the Lithuanian holds impressive wins over the former Shooto

World Champion Masahiro Oshi, the previously undefeated Finnish fighter Jerry Kvarnstrom, as well as

wins over the skilful domestic pairing of John Cullen and Ryan Roddy.  Now Grecicho will move-up slightly

in weight to face the home town favourite in what could well be a breakthrough fight for the winner.

 

The final featured bout sees the former Cage Rage British Welterweight Champion Che Mills (10-4-0-1nc)

return to action in the UK, as he takes on the American Jake “Hitman” Hecht (7-1-0) from the HIT Squad. 

 Mills is arguably one of the most consistent and impressive UK fighters of modern times having racked-up

an impressive 8 bout win streak which saw him overcome the likes of the DREAM Welterweight Champion

and now Strikeforce fighter Marius Zaromskis, (Twice), the heavy hitting Ross Mason and UCMMA

veteran Edgelson Lua.  Although that win streak was ultimately ended by the Bellator contracted fighter

“Judo” Jim Wallhead in November of last year, Mills' exploits have also previously seen him selected for

the ninth season of the UFC's “The Ultimate Fighter” reality show and has also seen him sign terms with

M-1 Global.  This deal saw the Trojan Freefighters team member being sent to Japan to participate in the

J-Rock promoted ASTRA event.   Although Mills stumbled when fighting in those events he soon rebounded

in style with a stunning KO win over the well travelled Spaniard Manuel “Manu” Garcia at the end of May

in Malaga, Spain.  He will now make the trip to the HMV Forum as he prepares to face his first US opponent

in a Catchweight contest set at 79.3kg / 175lbs.

 

Jake Hecht is another fighter who lives-up to the event's billing, as this “Young Gun” has been a pro for just

over four years and is coming off an impressive 6 bout win streak.   Formally a member of the American Top

Team, this 26 year old University of Missouri graduate started his career with a bang after scoring a KO win

via a Knee at Shooto Americas in February 2006, however he was soon defeated at the AFC in Florida by

the more experienced Manuel “Manu” Garcia.

 

However since that loss Hecht has been a regular on the Midwestern US circuit and has won 6 bouts in a

row (with 4 of these wins coming inside the distance).  Now under the tutorage of the well respected veteran

coach Marc Fiore at the HIT Squad; Hecht is putting the finishing touches to his fight plan for what is

arguably the biggest test of his career.  With rumours circulating that Hecht is on the verge of breaking into

the big time, he will determined to leave the UK with a win, when he faces the dangerous British

Welterweight on October 1st.

 

This event also has a full supporting undercard which sees the return of the Cage Warriors Featherweight

Champion Danny Batten (12-5-3) who has his first bout in nearly two years against the French Karate

fighter turned BJJ player Ismael Padavia (4-1).  Whilst the Essex based Jiu Jitsu specialist Adam

Edwards (1-1) makes his return to the pro ranks as he takes on fellow grappler Josh Ramage (3-1) in

Featherweight action. 

 

Whilst other Pro action sees a potential war between the heavy hitting KO specialist John Brightwell and

the elusive Gintas CSD fighter Cory Tate at Lightweight.  Whilst Pat Vickers and Andre Filas wrap-up the

Pro card with a Welterweight division clash.  Whilst kicking off the card are five full contact Amateur MMA

bouts featuring new up-and-coming talent, as they take the first steps toward making a mark in the ever

competitive UK MMA scene.

 

Tickets for this event are available online at the MMA Clinic Box Office and directly from the HMV Forum

Website with a starting price of just £25 pounds.  Doors open for this highly anticipated event at 6pm on

Friday 1st October with the first bout of the night due to kick off at 6:45pm.

 

This event is expected to sell out, so if you wish to experience the return of Cage Warriors to the Capital,

which features a World Class main event and a number of other high profile bouts then get your tickets today

and look out for more updates on our website www.cagewarriors.com.

 

Cage Warriors 38 “Young Guns”

HMW Form, Highgate Road, Kentish Town, London, NW5 1JY

Friday 1st October 2010

 

Doors Open 6pm – First Fight 6:45pm

 

Amateur Fights

Oliver Battell vs. George Tidmarsh

Nick Martin vs. John Wainwright

Taherul Khan vs. Luke Macauly

Max Matsuk vs. Wez Lucas

Charlie Watts    vs. Dan Lucas

 

B Class Pro Fights

Cory Tate vs. John Brightwell

Pat Vickers vs. Andre Filas

 

Featured Professional Fights

Featherweight  (3x5 min rounds)

Danny Batten (12-5-3) vs. Ismael Padavia (4-1-0)

 

Featherweight  (3x5 min rounds)

Adam Edwards (1-1) vs. Josh Ramage (3-1)

 

Catchweight bout set at 79.3 kg / 175 lbs

Che Mills (10-4-0-1nc) vs. Jake “Hitman” Hecht (7-1)

 

Catchweight Bout set at  67.5kg / 149 lbs

Jason “Shotgun” Young (7-3-0) vs. Sergej Grecicho (8-2-1)

 

CWFC Lightweight World Title Bout (5x5 Min Rounds)

(Champion) Kenneth Rosfort-Nees (14-3-0) vs. Matt Veach (13-2-0)

 

 

- Press Release from Cagewarriors.com

 

 

 

Subject to change

 

 

(9/24/10)